Tag Archives: General Assembly

Lohr To Tackle Issue Of School Clubs

Posted on December 2, 2005 by David

Delegate-Elect Takes Up Weatherholtz’s Idea The Daily News Record December 2, 2005 By Jeff Mellott Delegate-elect Matt Lohr of Broadway is busy making the rounds. Barely taking any time off after his hard-fought battle for the seat, Lohr has been … Continue reading →

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Gay groups cheer Va. elections

Posted on November 11, 2005 by David

Defeat of Kilgore and anti-gay delegates seen as turning point Washington Blade November 11, 2005 By Eartha Jane Melzer Gay groups across the political spectrum celebrated the results of Virginia’s Nov. 8 election. With the defeat of Republican gubernatorial candidate … Continue reading →

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A New Loudoun Delegation

Posted on November 10, 2005 by David

Friends, we have a new Loudoun Delegation going to Richmond next year. Equality Loudoun can look forward to visiting some different representatives when we head down to Richmond for EV Lobby Day (Save the Date – January 25). In general, … Continue reading →

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‘Politics of hate’ a factor in upset?

Posted on November 10, 2005 by David

Richmond Times-Dispatch November 10, 2005 BY Jeff E. Schapiro The apparent defeat of Del. Bradley P. Marrs, R-Chesterfield, shows that “the politics of hate do not work in Virginia,” says the gay businessman Marrs insulted in a controversial fundraising letter … Continue reading →

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Craddock Comments Elicit Both Outrage, Denials

Posted on October 27, 2005 by David

Centre View October 27, 2005 By Bonnie Hobbs At the center of a firestorm this week is Chris Craddock, the Republican candidate running for state delegate in the 67th District, after comments made last week to a Westfield High AP … Continue reading →

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Leading Va. gay rights foe to face challenger

Posted on August 12, 2005 by David

Roemmelt challenges author of Va.’s Marriage Affirmation Act Washington Blade August 12, 2005 By Eartha Jane Melzer Del. Bob Marshall (R-Manassas), named by the gay and lesbian civil rights group Equality Virginia as one of the leading opponents of gay … Continue reading →

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GOP nominee says “Christians and gays despise each other”

Posted on August 1, 2005 by David

Republican challenger defends anti-gay primary If you live in the 67th district, you may have been puzzled by mailings from this young man claiming that his primary opponent, sitting Delegate Gary Reese, is “pro-gay.” Now he has made what may … Continue reading →

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